Charizard
XY Promos · #11/146 · Promo · 2013
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Graded values
Grades 1–6 are estimates modeled from the raw price — PSA/CGC/BGS 7–10 and Ungraded are live tracked market values.
PSA 10 chart is building — graded values are tracked nightly, a new point appears each day.
Graded population census · updated 2026-07-19
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CardPrice Score A-TIER
The Charizard name plus a distinct promo identity earns a solid tier-A chase score, tempered by a deep graded population and thin recent trading.
- A full-art Charizard from the earliest days of the XY era — one of the first modern Charizard promos hobbyists chased.
- Distributed as a special promo, not a standard set pull, which gives it a distinct place outside the numbered mainline releases.
- Charizard demand is Charizard demand — the name alone keeps eyes on this card regardless of set.
- Graded population runs deep, so this is a card where condition and eye appeal separate the winners from the pack.
- Sits comfortably in tier A on our chase score — a recognized name with lasting pull.
This analysis covers every printing of Charizard — the score and live figures use our primary tracked printing, and the price panels above follow whichever printing you have selected.
Where Charizard fits in the hobby
The XY Promos were the black-star promotional cards that ran alongside the XY-era main sets, handed out through tins, blisters, collection boxes, and special product. This Charizard, numbered within that promo run, arrived early in the XY generation as the franchise transitioned into a new base-set era. For collectors, it marked one of the first modern Charizard promos to land in the post-Black & White landscape.
Charizard carries its own gravity in this hobby. Every set that features it gets a second look, and promo Charizards occupy a curious middle ground — not part of a numbered main set, but often more visually distinct and more deliberately produced than a filler insert. This card leans on that lineage. It's the Pokémon everyone knows, in a promo frame from a specific transitional moment.
Because promos circulate through so many product channels, plenty of copies made it into collectors' hands, and a healthy share have gone through grading. That deep pool means the card is easy to find but rewards the copies that stand out — clean edges, sharp centering, and untouched surfaces. In a name this popular, the difference between an average copy and a standout is where the real story lives.
Market read
This is a mainstream-recognizable card sitting on a broad graded population. That combination means liquidity in the sense that buyers always exist for a Charizard, but also plenty of supply competing for attention. The gem rate lands middle-of-the-road, so a top-grade copy carries genuine scarcity value relative to the raw pool even when the overall population looks large.
The card trades off its peak, which is the reality for a lot of XY-era product that ran hot and then settled. Recent sales activity is thin, which tells you this is a card that moves in patient, deal-by-deal fashion rather than in a constant churn. For your collection, that means eye appeal and grade matter more than raw availability — a common copy is easy, a truly clean one is not.
- The Charizard name — the single most collected Pokémon in the hobby, full stop.
- Promo status gives it a distinct identity outside the standard XY numbered sets.
- Its place as an early modern-era Charizard for players building generation-spanning collections.
- Nostalgia for the XY era as that generation ages into collectible territory.
- High-grade scarcity: a large raw pool but a limited number of genuinely gem copies.
Exact figures — price, population, gem rate, grading EV — are live in the panels above and refresh nightly.
Why the art matters
The artist credit isn't confirmed for this listing, so the safest thing to say is what the card shows: Charizard rendered in the promo treatment typical of the XY generation, with the bold, dynamic framing that made these black-star cards stand apart from ordinary inserts.
XY-era promos tended to spotlight their headline Pokémon with clean, high-impact compositions built to sell tins and boxes. That presentation is a big part of why Charizard promos from this window resonate — the art is doing the job of making the card feel special, not just filling a slot.
Collector guide
With a large graded pool, condition is everything here. Check centering front and back, edges under angled light, and the surface for the print lines and gloss scuffs common to promo stock. On a popular name like Charizard, minor flaws are the difference between a premium copy and an also-ran.
Our data shows grading does not currently carry a clear economic edge on this card — the gap between a raw copy and a top grade is modest, and the gem rate is only middling. Grade the copy you believe is genuinely clean; think twice before submitting an average one. Verify the promo number to confirm you have the right card before you send anything in.
Sleeve and toploader at minimum; for any copy you consider grade-worthy, move to a sealed semi-rigid holder. Keep it out of direct light and away from humidity swings — holo promo surfaces show handling and heat damage readily.
Confirm the black-star promo stamp and the promo number to be sure you're looking at the XY promo rather than a same-artwork main-set or reprint version. For high-value raw copies, a graded slab from a major service removes doubt about authenticity and condition.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Charizard #11/146 worth today?
As of August 14, 2026, a raw Charizard #11/146 trades around $2,395.00, and a PSA 10 copy around $2,352.09. Prices update nightly from live market data — the chart above has the full history.
Is Charizard worth grading right now?
The numbers currently say no: after grading fees, expected value is about $782.25 negative unless your copy is an exceptional gem candidate. Grade for the slab, not for profit.
Is this Charizard from a main set or a promo?
It's an XY-era black-star promo, distributed through special products like tins, blisters, and collection boxes rather than pulled from a numbered booster set. That promo status is part of its identity and separates it from same-name cards in the standard XY sets.
Why is the graded population so large?
Promos circulate through many retail channels, so a lot of copies reached collectors. Combine that wide distribution with the Charizard name — which people grade far more often than other Pokémon — and you get a deep graded pool. It means clean, high-grade copies still stand out despite the overall numbers.
Is it worth grading my copy?
Our data suggests grading doesn't currently carry a strong economic advantage on this card, given the modest grade premium and a middling gem rate. If your copy is genuinely pristine it can still make sense, but an average copy is often better left raw. Inspect centering and surface honestly before deciding.
How do I tell this apart from other XY Charizard cards?
Check for the black-star promo stamp and confirm the promo number on the card. Several XY-era sets feature Charizard, so matching the exact number and promo marking is the only reliable way to be sure you have this specific card.
Why has the price come down from its peak?
A lot of XY-era product ran hot and then cooled as supply settled and attention rotated to other releases. That's a normal cycle for cards with broad distribution. Charizard's enduring popularity keeps a floor of steady demand underneath it.
How much is Charizard #11/146 worth?
Charizard #11/146 is a Promo card from XY Promos (2013) — today it trades at roughly $2,395.00 ungraded.
A PSA 10 copy runs about $2,352.09 and a PSA 9 about $702.50 — a 1.0x premium over raw, so condition and grading costs matter here. 1,314 copies have been graded to date, and 57% of them came back a 10 — worth knowing before you pay grading fees.
We update this valuation every night from live market data and verify it against real completed sales — see the chart above for how Charizard has moved over time.
